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Senate roll call 180 · 96th Congress · Jul 17, 1979

To amend H.R. 4388, energy-water appropriations, by striking the tellico dam exemption from the provisions of the endangered species act. (motion passed)

On Jul 17, 1979, the Senate voted 53–45 (HR 4388). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–18, Republicans 14–26, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
53
No
45
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 17, 1979

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 18 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 26 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4388: A bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 4388, energy-water…: Senate Vote, Jul 17, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-180/to-amend-h-r-4388-energy-water-appropriations-by (accessed 2026-10-17).